[GMCNUT]

Fritz, I own several 1960-62 torsion bar equipped trucks and a similar number of 63-66 coil spring trucks. When I drive the heavier 60-62 torsion bar equipped trucks, the ride feels significantly smoother and to me I feel as if these trucks must also have a lower center of gravity, because the cornering is improved at higher speeds and body roll is far less than on a 63-66. the 60-62 trucks seem to give me less bounce and jarring inside the cab from running across things like potholes and railroad tracks. The 60-62 seats in deluxe models have a Wood bottom w/ thicker foam than spring + thinner foam on custom cab seats after 1962 so the ride comfort is improved even more when you have the special wood bottomed seat. To prevent body roll and increase front end stability, an optional front sway bar was offered in 63-66 to compensate for the loss in steering stability from giving up the torsion bar front end. These can be found from time to time and added to any 63-66 truck if you buy one.